Motorcycles

The Chieftain is the top-shelf cruiser from the new-and-improved Polaris Indian line. It’s stacked with industry-leading accessories like a remote-locking hard bag, electronically adjustable windshield, and a stylish fairing stocked with the GPS-equipped, Bluetooth-integrating Ride Command Infotainment system. The Chieftain’s powerhouse of a motor, the Thunderstroke, is now available in 111 and 114 ci capacity, …

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The Indian Scout is a century-old American legend. In 2014, a year after acquiring the iconic brand, Polaris resurrected the Indian Scout. Nowadays it features a liquid-cooled V-Twin, 6-speed transmission, and 100 horsepower; the modern classic cruiser is more fun to ride than ever. And that’s not to mention how easy this stylish little ripper …

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The KTM 690 Enduro is an adventure motorcycle – a bike suited for touring on and off-road and was first manufactured by KTM in 2008. The following year marked the debut of the Enduro R models, which had a taller suspension and seat height. The original two designs had a 653cc motor, but in 2012, …

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The GSX R600 boasts a sleek racer style and it’s a machine at the pinnacle of technological refinement. The 600 cc version of the iconic racer packs a powerhouse of a four-cylinder engine with unrivaled throttle response and top-notch suspension. Its ergonomics enhance both the speed and handling allowing riders to rip up the track …

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The Can-Am Spyder is a three-wheeled open-air vehicle designed to offer the experience of motorcycle touring without the aggressive riding posture and the need to balance. Its Y-framed design, automatic transmission, and comfortable seating all contribute to a laid-back cruise, but what are the common problems with the Can-Am Spyder? 1. Can-Am Spyder Brakes Squeal …

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The Can-Am Ryker is the stripped-down version of the Spyder, a three-wheeled open-air vehicle often compared to a motorcycle but functionally more like a cross between a scooter and a trike. The Ryker equips a liquid-cooled twin-engine, available in 600 or 900 ccs with 50 and 82 HP, respectively. With its automatic transmission, reverse gear, …

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The Yamaha YZ 250F is a five-valve off-road motocross bike with a four-stroke engine. It features a slimmed-down frame including a narrow fuel tank and is specifically designed for shredding the track and dust-ruffling the trail. The reliable carburated classic was updated with a fuel-injected engine back in 2014, making it even more powerful and …

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The Yamaha YZF R125 is currently in its third generation, and since its introduction in 2008, the R125 has been a mini-ripper fan favorite. The YZF R125 is a small-displacement four-stroke sport bike with a digital LCD display, Yamaha-racer-style bodywork, and a powerful little motor equipped with smooth-performance-enhancing Variable Valve Actuation. But no bike is …

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Whether on a road trip, on your way to work, or just out in the neighborhood cruising, getting stranded with a Haley Davidson that won’t start is more than just inconvenient; it’s a buzzkill. These days, well-maintained and responsibly owned Harley’s aren’t known for starting problems any more than any of the other modern moto …

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The R6 is one of the most advanced supersport machines ever built and is a perennial favorite among sportbike fans. Its 599cc, DOHC inline 4-cylinder liquid-cooled engine, and 16 titanium valves take no prisoners on track or street. If you’re having some issues with your R6 or just doing some research, this article is here …

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The Honda Gold Wing is a popular series of large-displacement luxury touring bikes powered by a flat engine and a shaft-driven transmission. It’s well known for its reliability and can clock up hundreds of thousands of miles without breaking too much of a sweat. Still, every bike develops wear and tear eventually; here are some …

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The Harley-Davidson Tri-Glide hit the streets in 2008 as the iconic American brand’s first contemporary three-wheeled motorcycle. Initially, the Tri-Glide was supplied as a two-wheeled Harley Electra Glide to a third-party motorcycle-to-trike conversion shop in South Dakota. Since 2012, Harley has assembled all their Tri-Glide trikes themselves, but how reliable are they? Here is the …

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The first Sportster came out in 1957 and it is one of the most iconic American bikes ever made. The vision was simple; an affordable bike, easy to ride, easy to wrench on but still looks and sounds lean and mean. For the same reasons it makes a great starter bike and is a top …

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There’s no doubt about it, Harley-Davidson has the market cornered when it comes to American Cruisers that bite and bark with attitude and style. In 2020, the most iconic American motorcycle manufacturer pulled a style switch with the release of the 2021 Pan America, Harley’s first proper, Cross-country adventure bike. The Pan Am was engineered …

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The Harley Davidson Fat Boy is a hot rod of a V-Twin cruiser in production since 1990. As a member of the Softail family, it’s based on concepts Harley had kicking around since the ’80s. With its iconic low frame, vast body, and solid disc wheels, the Fat Boy is one of the toughest looking …

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Honda’s Africa Twin is a series of dual-sport adventure bikes of varying sizes, including engine displacements of 650cc, 750cc, 1000cc, and 1100cc. When we say dual-sport here, we mean a bike that you can ride on or off the road, and the Africa Twin revolutionized this segment. It was first launched way back in 1989 …

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The Triumph Tiger is one of the world’s most revered adventure motorcycles, a bike equipped to go both on and off the road. Triumph has released multiple versions and engine displacement-sized Tigers over the years; most commonly, it comes in a 650cc, a 600cc, and 1080cc engine size. The Tiger is considered by many to …

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The Ducati Diavel is a power cruiser and Ducati’s answer to the Harley V-Rod. The Diavel is essentially a hot-rod sportbike, and when it screeched on the scene in 2011 it stole the hearts of American riders who’d previously been loyal to the V-Rod, as it set the power cruiser mold in the States. With …

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The Ducati Multistrada first hit the streets in 2003. Marketed by the high-class Italian bike builders as a “street trailie,” the versatile V-Twin is cross between a sport-tourer and a track-ready superbike.  In this article we’ll take a closer look at its reliability. Here is the Short answer to are Ducati Multistradas Reliable: The Ducati …

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The Aprilia RSV4 is the Italian race-bike brand’s flagship superbike. It was designed to roll straight from factory to racetrack, dropping just in time to compete in the 2009 Superbike World Champion season. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at its reliability. Here is the short answer to are Aprilia RSV4s reliable: The …

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